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DevelopingCity Hall · 10h ago

Philadelphia Sheriff's Office disputes reports of missing money

The Philadelphia Sheriff's Office pushed back on reports of missing money and an abandoned deal, according to NBC10 Philadelphia.

Read at NBC10 Philadelphia

Elections · Nov 4

How Philadelphia Answered Two Ballot Questions

On Tuesday, November 3, Philadelphians voted to adapt the Home Rule Charter (basically a user’s manual for our city government) by answering “Yes” to both ballot measures, aka ballot questions.

Elections · Nov 4

Philly Outcomes in the 2026 General Election

Amid the surging blue seas metaphors making headlines post Election Day 2026, Philadelphia’s waters remained as solid blue as ever.

Read at The Philadelphia Citizen

Housing & Homelessness · Nov 3

I-95 construction to close part of Bridge Street in Northeast Philly for 2 weeks

Drivers traveling on Bridge Street between James and Tacony streets in Northeast Philly will be detoured during on weekdays from Nov. 5-20. The closures are part of an I-95 reconstruction project.

Read at PhillyVoice

Housing & Homelessness · Nov 4

PHA plans 50 new senior apartments in North Philly as larger redevelopment stalls

Funding uncertainty has left the broader vision of completely transforming the 1950s-era Harrison Plaza development without a timeline.

Read at WHYY

Housing & Homelessness · 11h ago

Philadelphia Housing Authority’s first Center City apartments are finally moving forward

The subsidized units are part of a mixed-income project near Rittenhouse Square. It’s expected to open in 2028.

Read at WHYY

Public Safety · 10h ago

Man shot several times by passing SUV on Frankford sidewalk

A man standing on a Frankford sidewalk with his wife was shot several times by a passing SUV, according to NBC10 Philadelphia.

Read at NBC10 Philadelphia

Public Safety · 10h ago

Police find woman unresponsive after shooting in Mayfair home

Police found a woman unresponsive on a kitchen floor after a reported shooting in a home on the 2800 block of Benner Street.

Public Safety · 10h ago

Gunman sought after man shot in back in Brewerytown

Police are seeking a gunman after a man was shot in the back in Brewerytown, according to NBC10 Philadelphia.

Read at NBC10 Philadelphia

Public Safety · 10h ago

Man shot in face in Port Richmond, police investigating

A man was shot in the face in Port Richmond, and police said the incident is under investigation.

Read at NBC10 Philadelphia

Public Safety · 3h ago

Police say man shot dog that attacked boy, 9, in Parkside

Police said a man shot a dog in an effort to rescue a 9-year-old boy who was attacked in Philadelphia's Parkside section.

Read at 6abc Action News

Public Safety · 10h ago

Drexel student arrested in North Philly shooting, police say

Police said Drexel University student Jackson Roberts, 22, was arrested Monday in North Philadelphia and charged with attempted murder.

Transit & Streets · 10h ago

Three sites considered for Philadelphia permanent bus station

Three sites are being considered for a permanent bus station in Philadelphia, according to NBC10 Philadelphia.

Read at NBC10 Philadelphia

Transit & Streets · 10h ago

Schuylkill River swing bridge set to open next Friday

A bridge for walking, running and biking across the Schuylkill River south of Grays Ferry Avenue is set to open next Friday, CBS Philadelphia reported.

Transit & Streets · 2h ago

Philadelphia airport adds facial recognition for Global Entry

Philadelphia International Airport is using facial recognition technology for Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program, letting eligible travelers reenter the U.S. faster.

Read at PhillyVoice

Business & Economy · 10h ago

Proposed $2 billion arena plans to lure tailgaters inside

Developers of the proposed $2 billion venue plan to draw fans from parking lots into restaurants, bars and attractions before and after games.

Read at WHYY

Business & Economy · 9h ago

Study finds data centers likely have small effect on power prices

A new study by Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania researchers found data centers probably have only a small effect on residential electricity prices.

Read at The Philadelphia Inquirer

Business & Economy · Nov 5

Old City boutique shop Philadelphia Independents is closing its huge door for good

So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Old City Philly boutique store Philadelphia Independents announced that it’s closing its doors […]

Read at Billy Penn

Business & Economy · Nov 2

Ardmore Italian steakhouse DePaul's Table to open Center City takeout spot

DePaul's Pronto, a takeout version of the Main Line steakhouse DePaul's Table, is headed to Center City this winter at 917 S. 20th St. The menu will feature pizzas, cheesesteaks, pastas and steak dinners.

Read at PhillyVoice

Business & Economy · Nov 3

Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs welcomes Yasmin Kouchesfahani as program specialist

Philadelphia’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs is no longer a one-man show.

Read at Philadelphia Gay News

Around Town · Nov 2

Philly plans to double its number of speed cameras in the city in effort to cut down on pedestrian deaths

The effort is designed to slow drivers down to cut down on the number of pedestrian fatalities.

Read at WHYY

Sports · 5h ago

Rocky Run 2026 details: race times, pickup and road closures

The 2026 Rocky Run will include race times, packet pickup at Rivers Casino, road closures and SEPTA detours.

Read at FOX 29 Philadelphia

Schools · Nov 4

A Chestnut Hill elementary school sent 350 kids home amid water woes

J.S. Jenks, on Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill, sent its 350-plus students home early Wednesday because of a water service disruption. It's not clear when the issue will be resolved.

Read at The Philadelphia Inquirer

Around Town · 22h ago

Philadelphia state test scores are months late. Now state officials want to change the cut scores.

Read at Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Schools · Nov 4

Drexel University halts all student events involving alcohol following fraternity suspensions

This comes after Pi Kappa Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternities were placed under interim suspension earlier this week for hazing allegations.

Read at WHYY

Schools · Nov 3

Drexel suspends two frats amid sexual misconduct, hazing investigation

Drexel University has placed Pi Kappa Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha, two of its 12 recognized fraternities, under interim suspension. The college is investigating reports of sexual misconduct and hazing.

Read at PhillyVoice